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The WoodScanner path to deliver sustainability
As supply lines and availability increases it remains our mission to promote the global use of sustainable timber products.
Our industry has changed. All of us must work toget...
Posted: 18th Aug 2024
IMF warns UK against tax cuts amid £30bn fiscal deficit concerns
The IMF advised against Jeremy Hunt’s proposed tax cuts before the election, citing a potential £30bn deficit in the UK’s finances.
It labeled the government̵...
Posted: 6th Aug 2024
WoodScanner – the Who, the What and the Why
WoodScanner is the UK’s only wood comparison marketplace, a simple-to-use platform that allows users to find timber, locate new suppliers, compare stock and prices, check a...
Posted: 24th Jul 2024
US introduces mass timber bill to boost timber construction
Senators from Oregon and Idaho introduced the bipartisan Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act to encourage the use of mass timber in federal projects.
The act enables mass timber...
Posted: 2nd Jul 2024
UK house prices surge to over £375,000, setting a new record
In May, the average UK home price soared to £375,131, marking a new record high.
Property prices across Britain experienced a 0.8% rise in May, increasing by £2,807 compared...
Posted: 30th Jun 2024
Global wood market to hit $903 billion by 2026
The global wood industry will grow in the next few years as the market is expected to hit $903 billion in 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%...
Posted: 14th Jun 2024
Boost engagement and interest in your brand in 2024
Do you realize how many potential sales you lose because your customers are unaware that you have the product in stock? It is a common misconception that online marketing is s...
Posted: 12th May 2024
March sees an 9% surge in US new single-family home sales
In March, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for new residential single-family home sales reached 693,000, indicating an 8.8% increase from the revised February rate o...
Posted: 5th May 2024
China boosts Australian log imports amid New Zealand timber surge in ports
Australian log exports to China surged in March, exceeding 90,000 m³, a 32% increase from February, reaching the highest level since trade resumed post-bark beetle concerns.
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Posted: 30th Apr 2024
2024 presidential election to affect US supply chains
The initial months of 2024 have seen disruptions in U.S. supply chains due to global factors, compounded by the ongoing presidential election year.
With the 60th quadrennial p...
Posted: 21st Apr 2024
Why we’re running rings around traditional practices
The timber industry is one of the most volatile markets there is with stock and prices changing on a daily basis.
As a timber buyer, keeping on top of these fluctuations ca...
Posted: 11th Apr 2024
UK inflation eases to 3% in February, the lowest in 2.5 years
Britain’s annual inflation rate dropped more than expected in February, leading to speculation about potential interest rate cuts by the Bank of England soon.
In Februar...
Posted: 24th Mar 2024